Manchester United's Harry Maguire marries girlfriend Fern Hawkins

According to a Mirror report, the 29-year-old who has struggled to make an impact in recent weeks as his side failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, headed straight to the Registry Office in Manchester to marry Hawkins: his friend of over 10 years.

Photos from Maguire's wedding

Harry Maguire arriving at the Registry Office Chris Phillips/Maverick Media Group, LLC via REUTERS

Fern Hawkins arriving at the ceremony Chris Phillips/Maverick Media Group, LLC via REUTERS

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Fern Hawkins' wedding ring. Maguire proposed in February 2018 Chris Phillips/Maverick Media Group, LLC via REUTERS

Guests were reportedly informed of the Crewe Registry Office's location by text message just hours before the ceremony Chris Phillips/Maverick Media Group, LLC via REUTERS

Hawkins has known Maguire since they were both 18 Chris Phillips/Maverick Media Group, LLC via REUTERS

A Happy Maguire

Maguire and 29-year-old Hawkins were said to have made only their closest family and friends aware of the details, with a small group, attending Thursday's event.

The wedding: a private one had guests reportedly informed of the Crewe Registry Office's location by text message just hours before the ceremony.

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The English international wedded in front of his Zoe and Alan, who had attended the ceremony from their house near Sheffield.

Harry Maguire (Manchester United via Getty Images) Getty Images

This summer, Maguire and Hawkins will renew their marital vows in a more beautiful ceremony in a chateau in France.

Laurence, 25, and Joe, 30, Maguire's brothers, as well as England teammate Jordan Pickford and Jordan's wife Megan Davison, who is a bridesmaid, will be in attendance.

Maguire has been together with Hawkins since they were 18 years old, and while he was still with Sheffield United's youth team. He got engaged to her in February 2018.

Maguire's viral 2018 photos with Hawkins

Following England's victory over Colombia at the 2018 World Cup, Maguire was photographed with Hawkins, who was wearing an engagement ring.

This image of Maguire speaking to Hawkins took social media by storm last summer Getty Images

Maguire and Hawkins have two daughters Getty Images

The couple welcomed their first child, Lillie Saint Maguire, in April 2019, with Hawkins giving birth to Piper Rose, their second daughter, in May 2020.